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A Pittsburgh councilman said the benefits are limitless for people buried under medical debt.
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A Pittsburgh councilman said the benefits are limitless for people buried under medical debt.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said her agency will need to start taking "extraordinary measures" or special accounting maneuvers intended to prevent the nation from hitting the debt ceiling by mid-January.
After 10 straight interest-rate hikes, borrowers face sharply higher costs for credit cards, mortgages and other loans.
The president spoke less than 24 hours after the Senate approved the agreement in a bipartisan vote.
The debt ceiling deal has cleared both chambers of Congress and is headed to the president's desk.
The legislation now goes to President Biden's desk, pulling the nation back from the brink of a financial crisis.
The House passed the bill to raise the debt ceiling Wednesday. Now, the Senate will take it up.
A majority of Democrats and a majority of Republicans voted in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
Lee was the only no-vote among western Pennsylvania house members.
With pandemic aid ending earlier this year, some food-stamp recipients are skipping meals or watering down baby formula.
Rep. Thomas Massie broke with two other conservatives on the House Rules Committee to advance the legislation to the House floor.
The debt ceiling deal includes a provision to end the pandemic-related federal student loan payment pause
Critics say allowing the Mountain Valley Pipeline to be fast-tracked would be a "colossal error" after a history of construction complaints and the impacts of its potential emissions.
After days of intense negotiations and weeks of talks, an agreement in principle has been reached to raise the debt ceiling.
Time is running short for House Republicans and the White House to reach an agreement on the debt ceiling to avoid default.
Everything from the stock market to Social Security payments could be jolted if the U.S. defaults on its obligations.
Even a short default could wipe out more than a million jobs, especially in parts of the U.S. that depend on federal spending.
Millions of Social Security recipients "need to be very careful" about spending because payments could be delayed, one expert said.
The U.S. may be unable to pay its bills within weeks if Congress does not raise or suspend the debt ceiling.
The United States is expected to reach its debt limit on Thursday.
House members are headed back to the Hill to push through a raise on the nation's debt ceiling.
For all the commotion -- some would say insanity -- that Washington created over the fiscal cliff these last few weeks, you'd think final approval of a bill late Tuesday night to avoid the cliff would mark lots of changes in tax rates for average Americans. Not so.
Grover is the ultimate in single interest constituencies in Washington. He is not accountable to anybody. He does not disclose who funds him, who pays him to do what he does or how much he is paid to blackmail GOP Members of Congress to sign his pledge not to raise taxes.
The debt ceiling crisis is over. The Senate passed a bill of compromise that the House approved last night and President Barack Obama has signed it.
During a Monday, closed-door caucus meeting on the debt ceiling, Congressman Mike Doyle, from Pennsylvania, likened negotiating with Republican Tea Party members to dealing with terrorists, to which Vice President Joe Biden was said to agree.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers could see more snaps during the team's preseason games than originally expected.
Here's everything to know about the Pittsburgh Pirates ahead of the trade deadline.
High temperatures are expected to be near 80 degrees.
The shooting happened just before 11 p.m. near 27th Street and Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh Public Safety said.
A woman was sent to the hospital on Sunday evening after a staircase collapsed, causing her to fall approximately 20 feet to the ground below.
La'Eva Morrison, 34, of Braddock, died at the hospital after being shot in the face Sunday night.
A large fight broke out during an annual festival in Washington County, and the incident involving over a dozen people was caught on camera.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers could see more snaps during the team's preseason games than originally expected.
Here's everything to know about the Pittsburgh Pirates ahead of the trade deadline.
High temperatures are expected to be near 80 degrees.
On Saturday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Mr. Trump and cautioned him against conducting a fresh round of strikes on Iran, CBS News learned.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine told CBS News the Trump administration's plan to ramp up deportations of Haitian migrants is a "mistake," arguing the move could bruise Ohio's economy.
The plans include arresting migrants in Ohio and quickly putting them on deportation flights to crisis-stricken Haiti, the internal documents indicate.
With one day left, there are still no constitutional sentencing guidelines for the Pennsylvania judicial system when it comes to felony murder.
The number of people who are food insecure is rising, and experts have said that it is only going to get worse.
Just when it looked like relief was heading our way at the gas pump, prices could spike once again in Pittsburgh.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Last year, Americans received nearly 30 billion scam robocalls and text messages.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved a 3.5% toll increase that goes into effect on January 3, 2027.
Our summer interns are being put to the ultimate test with trivia from the year they were born...2005!
B.I.T.E. Pittsburgh is leading a new 'Summer of Local" campaign that helps businesses connect with more sustainable resources...and rewards the consumer for visiting participating organizations.
Chef Bill Fuller from Big Burrito Restaurant Group is here to show us how to make two of the most popular salads served at his restaurants.
Who is going to make an appearance in the studio...Chris Rock? Will Smith? Comedian and impressionist Jay Pharoah is bringing out all the voices!
We're uncovering the story of comedian and impressionist Jay Pharoah!
An investigation into alleged theft at the North Versailles tax collector's office is underway.
Nearly five months into a major road construction project in Beaver County, several small business owners say they are struggling to keep customers coming through the door.
Opposition to a data center at the back end of an industrial park is growing among residents of Hanover Township, Washington County.
A small community in Fayette County is pushing for answers after finding what appears to be raw sewage spilling into the woods.
Developers want to fill the former Vincentian Marion Manor facility in Banksville with new townhomes.
August 1 is PA Donor Day, a day to bring awareness to organ donation and the countless lives it can save.
Chris Deluzio and Ro Khanna met with nurses at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh as the healthcare workers push for a new deal.
Allegheny County has nearly three dozen cases of cyclosporiasis resulting in two hospitalizations.
People who buy their healthcare coverage in Pennsylvania through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see their premiums skyrocket.
An investigation is underway in Uniontown, Fayette County, after police said a man was found dead in his car with a can of Galaxy Gas on the floor.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers could see more snaps during the team's preseason games than originally expected.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Here's everything to know about the Pittsburgh Pirates ahead of the trade deadline.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Chase Burns won his 12th straight decision and Sal Stewart hit his 24th home run as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-2.
The organizers of a plan aimed at making Pittsburgh's South Side safer are standing by their efforts.
Data center projects are on municipal drawing boards across the Pittsburgh region, and public opposition is growing.
Businesses in Latrobe and Unity Township are getting ready for the annual influx of players, coaches and fans for Steelers training camp.
A petition is now circulating to put an end to Pittsburgh's South Side Street Fest.
A world-renowned Pittsburgh technical school and a major airline have signed an agreement to work hand in hand.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Dave Matthews stopped by a Pittsburgh restaurant before his show at Star Lake on Friday night.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The new movie "Young Washington" opened over the Fourth of July weekend, earning more than $20 million at the box office and becoming the nation's top live-action film.
Attention is brewing around a proposed variance for Bethel Bakery to expand its parking. KDKA-TV’s Megan Shinn shares the details.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours' forecast!
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani discusses the sports topics of the day.
Police said the shooting happened along Liberty Avenue late Sunday night.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours!
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
